NM utility officials say Melody Ranch moving in the right direction after ‘complete’ water outage

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 485

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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New Mexico utility officials say they’re closer to a solution for a troubled small-town water provider.

In 2025, residents of a small community outside of Edgewood known as Melody Ranch reported problems with their water. A July filing with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission says residents were “experiencing a water system breakdown and complete disruption of water service.” The culprit, PRC filings say, was an old cliche: The well ran dry.

“The cause …

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